Escapism isn't new—but the way Gen Z is doing it through reality shifting, AI chatbots, and online fantasy worlds is different, and it's telling us something about boredom, depression, and how disconnected young people feel. In this episode of UNSOLICITED PERSPECTIVES, Bruce breaks down why kids are escaping, why parents don't always catch the signs, and how overconsumption of tech can actually make us more miserable—then pivots right into the viral story of a woman who called dozens of churches for baby formula…and most of them said no. Yeah. We're talking about faith vs. action, church hypocrisy, Christian nationalism, and what Jesus actually said about helping people. Then Bruce and J. Aundrea close it out with a messy Reddit "Am I overreacting?" about a friend who shared a private convo in the group chat—was that a small mistake or a trust violation? Watch, comment, and tell us where you draw the line. #realityshifting #escapism #churchcontroversy #churchaccountability #mentalhealthmatters #unsolicitedperspectives  🔔 Hit that subscribe and notification button for weekly content that bridges the past to the future with passion and perspective. Thumbs up if we're hitting the right notes! Let's get the conversation rolling—drop a comment and let's chat about today's topics. 🚨 Get access to the Uncensored conversations — raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically bold. 💥 Tap in for exclusive episodes, spicy extras, and behind-the-scenes chaos you won't find anywhere else: 🔓 Unlock it on YouTube Memberships: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL4HuzYPchKvoajwR9MLxSQ/join 💸 Back us on Patreon: patreon.com/unsolicitedperspectives This isn't just content. It's a movement. Don't just watch — be part of it. Thank you for tuning into Unsolicited Perspectives with Bruce Anthony. Let's continue the conversation in the comments and remember, stay engaged, stay informed, and always keep an open mind. See you in the next episode!  #podcast #mentalhealth #relationships #currentevents #popculture #fyp #trending #SocialCommentary  Chapters: 00:00 Escaping Reality, Facing Faith, and Finding Ourselves 🏃‍♂️✨🙏 00:19 Welcome to Unsolicited Perspectives 🎙️🔥 00:47 Reality Shifting & The Church: Helpful or Harmful? 🌀⛪🤔 01:57 Escaping Reality: My Childhood Fantasy Worlds 🎮✨💭 05:26 What Is Reality Shifting? The Viral TikTok Trend 📱🌀🤯 07:49 We All Escape: Sports, Books & Mental Getaways 🏈📚🧠 10:17 AI Chatbots & Teen Tragedy: A Dangerous Connection 🤖💔⚠️ 14:18 The Hidden Depression: When Parents Don't See It 😔👨‍👩‍👦💬 18:00 Why Kids Turn to AI Instead of Their Parents 📱👪😢 22:12 Boredom Is the Real Enemy: Too Much of Everything 😴📲🎯 25:08 The Science: How Tech Creates Boredom & Depression 🧪📊😞 28:37 Churches Refusing to Help: The Viral Experiment 🚨⛪💔 31:33 90% Said No: When Religion Fails the Needy 😡🙏❌ 36:20 Faith Without Action: The Hypocrisy Exposed 🎭⚖️🔥 39:14 What Jesus Actually Said About Helping Others 📖✝️💡 45:23 Christian Nationalists vs Christ's Teachings ⛪😤 49:38 Am I Overreacting? Friend Shared My Private Messages 😠💬🤐 54:46 When Trust Is Broken: How I Handle Betrayal Now 💔🚫👥 01:00:13 Men Are Messier Than Women: The Truth About Drama 🎭👨😂 Follow the Audio Podcast: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unsolicited-perspectives/id1653664166?mt=2&ls=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/32BCYx7YltZYsW9gTe9dtd www.unsolictedperspectives.com Beat Provided By https://freebeats.io Produced By White Hot